Best Flat Iron

2009

Hi, I’m Jenny and welcome to my Best Flat Iron page and Flat Iron Reviews Blog. Here you will find information about the best rated flat irons online and flat iron reviews. Nowadays technology gives us so much freedom in our appearances, doesn’t it? For those who would like to have sleek, shiny and silky straight hair for a change, this is where you will find the best flat iron for hair.

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How to Choose the Best Flat Iron

The modern flat irons, also called hair irons or flat iron straightener, are made with plates coated with ceramic or tourmaline to spread heat on the hair and make it straight. Some flat irons infused tourmaline with ceramic to release more negative ions which will eliminate frizz and smoothing out your hair.

There are so many brands of flat irons out there, all claiming to be the best ceramic flat iron in the market. You might ask: so how do I choose?

There is of course no single model or brand out there that is suitable for everyone (otherwise all others will be out of business already, haha…). Firstly, don’t get confused by all the technical terms like ceramic and tourmaline plates, or how many negative ions it will release, etc. To make things quick and simple, the major factors for consideration are:

1) Plate size
2) Temperature control
3) Price
4) Safety and convenience features

Unless you are a beginner or don’t plan to put much use to your flat iron, you should always pick a professional flat iron over a drugstore brand. Although it will cost more – above $75 – you will probably be glad that it lasts longer and produces more quality results.

Best Flat Iron Guide

The most popular brands of flat irons among others are Sedu, Solia, Chi and GHD, being rated by many hair experts and reviewers online. Most of the top models are of similar quality, varying only by a couple of features and of course, the price. Therefore you’ll have to choose according to the size, your budget, and features that you definitely must have for your hair-styling sessions.

Plate Size

Plate size means the width of the plates where heat is released directly to your hair. Below is a table where you can check which plate size is suitable for your hair. The thicker and curlier your hair is, the wider plate size is recommended; as to quicken the process of hair straightening.

Texture Hair Length Recommended Plate Size
Very coarse, thick, curly Long (below shoulder) 1.5 to 3 inch
Very coarse, thick, curly Medium 1.5 to 2 inch
Very coarse, thick, curly Short 1.25 inch
Normal Long 1.25 to 2 inch
Normal Medium 1 to 1.5 inch
Normal Short 1 or 1.25 inch
Fine, thin hair Any length 1 to 1.5 inch

1-inch flat iron

1-inch flat iron

1.25-inch flat iron

1.25-inch flat iron

1.5-inch flat iron

1.5-inch flat iron

2-inch flat iron

2-inch flat iron

Temperature Control

Some flat irons come with temperature control where you can adjust the temperature as you like, but some come with fixed temperature. Adjustable temperature is great for sharing the flat iron among others who have different hair texture.

If you’re not sure how much heat you can apply to your hair without damaging it, here’s a guide and tips for hair care (coming soon…).

Price

To choose the best flat iron straightener, while price may be a good indicator of quality, it is not the ultimate pointer. Some of the users who’ve tried both cheap and expensive flat irons have claimed that their cheaper flat irons are better. Unless your budget is really tight, get a flat iron that costs $75 or above; that will have professional quality. The rest will depend on its features.

Safety and Convenience Features

Here are some features that you will be pleased to have with your flat iron:

1) Lightweight and ergonomic design
- Much easier to grip and maneuver with when styling hair. Lightweight is especially important if you have long and thick hair.

2) 360-degree swivel cord
- Doesn’t tangle up too easily when you work with your hair. You will hate to fight with the cord when in a hurry, I assure you.

3) Safe handles
- The handle part of the flat iron shouldn’t be hot while you iron your hair, or you will burn your hand! Most flat irons are safe to grip with one hand, but some people prefer to use both hands while using the flat iron. If you are one of them, you should find one which outer part of the plates don’t get hot.

4) Auto shut-off
- Safety feature in case you leave your flat iron idle for too long.

5) Fast heating
- Heats up in a blink to let you get to work fast!

6) Slightly curved plate edges
- You can also create curls and waves with this kind of flat iron.

7) Warranty
- Most flat irons come with one year limited warranty, but check to make sure it does.

8 ) Wet to Dry
- Some flat irons can work on damp (just toweled-dry) hair or dry hair. This feature can save you quite a bit of time.

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